[Fixed] Flutter xcodebuild: error: Unable to find a destination matching the provided destination specifier (Solved) – Flutter

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Ali Hasan
flutter ios-simulator xcode

Quick Fix: 1. Open Xcode
2. Click Runner (Root)
3. Click Build Settings
4. Change "supported platforms" from Iphoneos to iOS.

The Problem:

Unable to launch a Flutter app on the simulator due to an error: "Unable to find a destination matching the provided destination specifier." The error occurs when the Xcode configuration is set to "release" and the Flutter command "flutter run –profile" is used. Choosing the physical device from the available profiles does not resolve the issue.

The Solutions:

Solution 1: Update Xcode Build Settings

  1. Open Xcode.
  2. Select the "Runner (Root)" project file.
  3. Click on "Build Settings" in the sidebar.
  4. Locate the "Supported Platforms" setting and change it from "iPhoneos" to "iOS".

Q&A

How to handle Xcode configuration from debug to release

Change Xcode configuration from debug to release for launching app on physical device

How to fix unable to find the destination matching the provided destination specifier error

Change Xcode build settings and change supported platforms from Iphoneos to iOS

How to find the iPhone’s profile

Connect your phone to your computer and run flutter run –profile

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